#146715 - ZORG - Fri Dec 07, 2007 11:30 pm
I want to develop a database application for the DS. Which is the best C++ package to use? When I was last involved with programming, Microsoft and another development company that I cant even remember now had the top two products. My current research has made me realize that there are even free compilers available for download from the net.
But which would be the best one to use? Which one would have the strongest tools, libraries, etc for writing code for the DS?
Thanks,
~Z
#146719 - keldon - Sat Dec 08, 2007 12:38 am
For the DS you can use Devkitpro, nothing from Microsoft or another company unless you become an official developer and use Nintendo's devkit!
#146722 - sajiimori - Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:15 am
Visual Studio still makes a great IDE, and the express edition is free.
#146724 - tepples - Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:42 am
I use MinGW (GCC on Windows targeting Windows) to prototype game logic, then I port it to the DS using devkitARM (GCC on Windows targeting GBA/DS).
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#146726 - kusma - Sat Dec 08, 2007 2:05 am
For the DS (as you point out in your post), there's really only two options; devkitARM and ARM RealView. The first one is free, and produce satisfactory code, while the last one is expensive and produce great code. I would say that for most people, devkitPro would suffice.